An event
takes place that begins an adventure for the hero. Sometimes it is traumatic,
like Wallace losing his wife in Braveheart, or it is coincidental, like
Simba meeting Nala. Either way, the hero begins his adventure.

Simba initially fights with Nala,
but they soon realize they are friends. She tells him of Scar's reign, which
begins Simba's quest to gain his father's kingdom back from Scar.

The Adventure Begins

William
Wallace in Braveheart only begins to fight after his wife, Murron (on
the right), is killed by the local British commander. Her death haunts him
throughout the movie in addition to sparking the beginning of his quest for
freedom.

King
Arthur began his quest by drawing the sword from the stone (not Excalibur). Not
traumatic of course, but surprising because Arthur was a lowly squire at the
time.

Luke abruptly began his quest to fight the Empire when
Stormtroopers murder his aunt and uncle. Luke left the farm and never returned,
going on to become a Jedi master.

Moses had
nothing less than his god, Yahweh, appear in person to prompt Moses to go to
Egypt and lead the Hebrews out of slavery. The picture on the right is another
portion of the painting in the Sistene Chapel by Michelangelo. Yahweh (He's on
the left) is telling a young Moses to return to Egypt and lead the Hebrews out
of slavery.